Holiday Cottages in the Hebrides

Trinity Factors manages two adjacent self catering holiday cottages on the island of North Uist in the Hebrides (Scotland’s Western Isles). The cottages are very similar and are situated near Lochmaddy on North Uist and can be let on a weekly or monthly basis all year round. Both cottages are decorated and furnished to a high standard and are equipped with all modern appliances, e.g. microwave, washer/drier dishwasher etc.

Formerly the church and manse, this unique accommodation is located in the small fishing and crofting community of Loch Portain, nine miles from the delightful village of Lochmaddy on the island of North Uist.

Attractions include beautiful, magnificent, empty and huge beaches; wild salmon; sea-trout and brown trout fishing; the RSPB nature reserve at Balranald and many other outdoor activities. A variety of outdoor activities including: water sports, diving, abseiling, rock climbing, and horse riding can be arranged nearby. There is also a golf course where visitors are welcome.

A Post Office community, arts centre and cafe, a hotel and the Bank of Scotland are in Lochmaddy, where the ferry arrives from Skye.

Both cottages are available to rent at any time of year.

Local Events - 2018

1 - 6 JulyCeolasDaliburgh, Isle of South Uist

Take part in the annual summer school exploring the connections between Scottish traditional music, Gaelic song and dance, with expert tuition, and workshops, plus lively concerts and ceilidhs.

13 - 21 JulyBernerayVarious venues, Isle of Berneray

Experience a memorable celebration of island life with ceilidhs, kite flying, beach BBQs and music, plus sandcastle building competitions, sheepdog trials, and a 10k run over the grassy island plains.

dates tbcSollas WeekVarious venues, Isle of North Uist

Join the island residents for a fun week of games, scavenger hunts, quizzes and guided walks. Sample the local homebaking and hear excellent bands.

dates tbcSouth Uist Games and Piping SocietyLochboisdale, Isle of South Uist

Fun for all the family - even the kids get a chance to judge some of the livestock, with scarecrow building, sheep dog trials, prize winning cakes and vegetables, cooking demonstrations and much more.

27 - 28 JulyBenbecula Music Spectacular - Eilean Dorcha Festival

The dramatic and unspoiled scenery of Benbecula will host a two day music festival featuring headline acts.

dates tbc HebtemberVarious venues, Outer Hebrides

A month long festival featuring a packed programme of ceilidhs, Celtic music, traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, plus delicious local food and drink.

14 - 16 St Kilda Challenge

The St Kilda Challenge held from North Uist to the isolated island group and back again. Described as a 'dream' event for maritime enthusiasts, the race will span a distance of 100 nautical miles and cover the hazardous swells of the North Atlantic. The first race took place in 2016 with the next scheduled race taking place on the 14-16 June 2018.

Rachel Chiesley, usually known as Lady Grange, was the wife of James Erskine, Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland. On the acrimonious collapse of their marriage, and fearing that his wife would expose his Jacobite sympathies, Erskine arranged her kidnapping.

Outcast

Lady Grange was first taken to the Monach Isles off North Uist before sailing to Hirta, the main island on the St Kilda archipelago. She was in exile there for more than seven years, living among the islanders, before spending the last years of her life on Skye, where she died in 1745.

Visit

The beautiful but isolated islands of St Kilda are out of reach for many, but Alloa Tower, the ancestral home of her husband and the Erskine family, offers a glimpse into the privileged level of society from which Lady Grange was taken.